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finishing

UK
/ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/
US
/ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/
finishing in
finishing off
finishing out
finishing up

Translations

finishingnoun
finishings
pl
finitionTraitement de surface ou couche finale.
The table had a glossy finishing that made it look elegant.
La table avait une finition brillante qui la rendait élégante.
finitionFootball et sport ; capacité à conclure une occasion de but.
The striker's finishing was outstanding in the second half.
La finition de l’attaquant a été exceptionnelle en deuxième mi-temps.
finitionDans l’industrie, la construction ou la fabrication, pour l’étape finale de mise au point.
The finishing of the building involved installing the windows and doors.
La finition du bâtiment comprenait la pose des fenêtres et des portes.
achèvementEmploi général pour l’action de terminer quelque chose.
The finishing of the project was celebrated with a team dinner.
L’achèvement du projet a été célébré par un dîner d’équipe.
Synonyms
conclusion
completion
wrap-up
culmination
finalization
finishinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈfɪn.ɪʃ.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈfɪn.ɪʃ.ɪŋ/
Used attributively or predicatively to denote the final stage or last touches of something.
de finitionEmploi attributif pour indiquer la couche ou la touche finale.
The finishing coat of paint gave the wall a flawless look.
La couche de finition a donné au mur un aspect impeccable.
Synonyms
wrap-up
completing
finalizing
conclusive
culminating
terminal
ultimate
last
ending
closing
concluding
final
finishverb

finishing

Gerund

finished
Past Simple
finished
Past Participle
finishing
Gerund
UK
/ˈfɪnɪʃ/
US
/ˈfɪnɪʃ/
finirSens courant; aussi pour consommer complètement.
He finished the last slice of cake.
Il a fini la dernière part de gâteau.
She finished her homework before dinner.
Elle a terminé ses devoirs avant le dîner.
Additional translations
acheverPlus soutenu.
Synonyms
accomplish
fulfill
execute
terminate
complete
conclude
finalize
wrap up
Antonyms
start
begin

Definitions

finishingnoun
The final coating or surface treatment applied to a material or product to enhance its appearance or durability.
The table had a glossy finishing that made it look elegant.
The act of completing or bringing something to an end.
The finishing of the project was celebrated with a team dinner.
The final stage in a process, especially in manufacturing or construction.
The finishing of the building involved installing the windows and doors.
The ability of a sportsperson to successfully complete a scoring opportunity, especially in football (soccer).
The striker's finishing was outstanding in the second half.
finishinggerund / present participle
Relating to the final touches or last stage of a process; that completes or perfects something.
The finishing coat of paint gave the wall a flawless look.
finishverb
To bring a task or activity to an end; complete.
She finished her homework before dinner.
To come to an end; to reach the final part or point.
The race will finish at the stadium.
To use up or consume completely.
He finished the last slice of cake.
To complete the manufacture or decoration of an object.
They finished the table with a coat of varnish.
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